Midday Report for Friday 9 September 2022
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What happens now? Accession, mourning, and Coronation explained
12:54 PM.Aotearoa, and the Commonwealth realms, are now in a period of mourning for Her Majesty.
Robert Morris, a former UK civil servant, and an honorary member of the University College London's… Read more Audio
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Historian and iwi leader Professor Tom Roa on the Queen
12:46 PM.Professor Tom Roa a Historian, iwi leader and academic professor Tom Roa reflects on the Queen's role as Head of State, and its impact on Treaty relations. Audio
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Christchurch residents share stories of Queen Elizabeth II
12:45 PM.Reporter Niva Chittock is in Christchurch and speaks to Māni Dunlop. Audio
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Governor-General and Prime Minister sign condolence book
12:44 PM.RNZ reporter Krystal Gibbens speaks with Māni Dunlop from Parliament where the Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern are signing a condolence book. Audio
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'Today is a remarkable moment in history' says Helen Clark fmr Prime Minister
12:42 PM.Former Prime Minister Helen Clark said today was a remarkable moment in history. Read more Audio
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The UK mourns the Queen's death
12:35 PM.Queen Elizabeth the Second has died at the age of 96 at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland.
The Crown has transferred to King Charles III who has automatically become New Zealand's Head of State.
In… Read more Audio
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Dunedin locals share their stories about Queen Elizabeth II
12:27 PM.RNZ reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Māni Dunlop about what she's been hearing from people in Dunedin. Read more Audio
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Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
12:22 PM.The Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who visited Turangawaewae marae many times and had a close relationship with the Kiingitanga.
The Kiingitanga, one of the… Read more Audio
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South Aucklanders express sadness over Queen's death
12:20 PM.RNZ reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to Māni Dunlop about what people have been saying about the Queen's death in Ōtahuhu, South Auckland. Read more Audio
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Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro honours Head of State
12:18 PM.The Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro has honoured the passing of the Head of State.
Dame Cindy asked the public to join together this evening to mark the Queen's lifetime of service.
In Wellington… Read more Audio
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New Zealand flags at half-mast following Queen's death
12:13 PM.Flags in New Zealand are at half-mast, and condolence books are being placed in public buildings throughout the country.
New Zealanders have shared tributes after waking up to the news.
Queen… Read more Audio
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World marks death of Queen Elizabeth II
12:11 PM.The world is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second, who has died at the age of 96 at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland.
The Crown has transferred to King Charles the third, who is now New… Read more Audio
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